Static and Dynamic Tensile Behavior of Unidirectional Glass/Epoxy Composites

A widespread application of composite materials requires proper knowledge of both static and dynamic loading properties, particularly for automotive and transportation applications. In this study the behavior of unidirectional glass fiber reinforced polymeric composites under uniaxial loading is determined at quasi-static and intermediate strain rates in the range 0.6–500/s. The tensile tests were performed using different servo-hydraulic...